TENON

What TENON does

TENON (广东亚太天能科技股份有限公司, NEEQ: 833559) is a Guangzhou-headquartered smart lock and integrated smart entry product manufacturer founded in 1991 and listed on China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) in October 2015, making it the first publicly listed smart lock company in China. The company designs and manufactures smart fingerprint locks, smart entry doors, smart cat-eye cameras, and smart clothes drying racks, with proprietary technologies including dual-core dual-system architecture, an electromechanical integrated fully-automatic lock body, folding-key lock designs, RF semiconductor fingerprint sensors, and the M-Link cloud-based operating system. Product pricing spans roughly 1,500-5,000 RMB across mid-range (E3, A2) and premium (D11pro, T95pro, A6) tiers, with full-featured models integrating 3D face recognition, palm vein authentication, AI-powered visitor detection, and video intercom.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales across four streams: smart locks (core), smart doors, smart clothes drying racks, and installation/after-sales services delivered via 10,000+ nationwide service points. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (Tmall, JD.com, Pinduoduo, WeChat store), a 300+ agent offline distribution network, ~300 specialty stores, and strategic partnerships with major real estate developers (Sunac, Poly, Country Garden, Helenbergh, Kaisa) and home builders (Red Star Macalline, Easyhome) for engineering-channel bulk supply. The company also extends into B2B verticals such as hotels and office spaces through dedicated product lines.

Operating from an 11,000 sqm IATF 16949-certified smart production base in Panyu, Guangzhou, with 251-500 employees, TENON sells primarily in the domestic Chinese market. The company has highlighted certifications (fire-rated lock testing, 200,000-cycle fault-free testing that is 2x the industry benchmark) and brand endorsements (celebrity spokesperson Zhang Fengyi, CCTV advertising since 2020) as quality differentiators. Owner-operator leadership is led by Chairman Wang Changhai (王长海) and Marketing VP Fu Zhaohui (付朝辉).

Name

TENON

Legal name

广东亚太天能科技股份有限公司

Website

https://aptenon.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TENON (Guangdong Asia-Pacific Tianneng, NEEQ: 833559) is a Guangzhou-based smart lock and integrated smart entry door manufacturer founded in 1991, serving Chinese residential, commercial, and engineering-channel customers through retail, e-commerce, and real-estate developer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Locks

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (33251), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Smart Lock Hardware (Keypad, Keyless, Biometric, Connected) (HSAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lock Installation, Retrofit & Door Hardware Services (HSAHAEAB), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI), Smart Locks & Access Control Retail (CRAIAMAD), Smart Locks & Access Control Retail (CRACAGAD)

Keywords

• Smart locks
• Fingerprint locks
• Smart doors
• Biometric door locks
• Electronic security locks

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 智能指纹锁销售: 公司核心业务，销售各类智能门锁、智能门产品，包括家用指纹锁、工程专供系列等，采用一次性购买模式销售硬件产品。
2. 智能门销售: 天能·智能门产品线，提供装甲智能门等门类产品，作为智能锁业务的延伸扩展。
3. 智能晾衣机及配件: 旗下天能晾衣机品类，包括智能晾衣机及相关配件产品。
4. 安装售后服务: 通过全国10000+服务网点提供安装和售后服务，包括售后的增值服务收入。

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guangdong Asia-Pacific Tenon Technology Co., Ltd. (TENON) designs, manufactures and sells biometric smart locks, integrated smart entry doors, and related security products. Its portfolio includes multiple smart lock series (D, A, E, F, T, V, L), armored smart doors (H6/H6plus, M8, M11), smart doorbell cameras (M1, M2, M3), and smart clothes drying racks. Products are sold through e-commerce flagship stores, 300+ agents, ~300 dedicated stores, and bulk real-estate engineering projects across China.

Product overview

TENON (广东亚太天能科技股份有限公司) offers a broad portfolio of smart entry products centered on smart locks and integrated smart doors. The core product line includes multiple smart lock series (D, A, E, F, T, V, L) targeting residential, commercial, and engineering channels, ranging from mid-range straight-panel models (E3, E18, A2) to full-featured premium models with 3D face recognition, palm vein, and smart cat eye (D11pro, A6, A9, T92pro, T94pro). The company has expanded beyond standalone smart locks into integrated smart entry doors (天能·智能门, including H6/H6plus and M8 series), which combine door panels and intelligent locking in one system — positioning TENON as a one-stop smart entry solution provider. Supporting accessories include smart doorbell cameras (M1, M2, M3) and smart clothes drying racks (天能晾衣机). Products are sold through online channels (Tmall, JD.com, Pinduoduo, WeChat store) and offline distribution covering 300+ agents, 6000+ points of sale, and 10000+ service outlets across China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 天能·智能门: 智能门产品线，包括H6/H6plus等型号
• 天能·智能锁
• 天能·晾衣机

Products and services

• TENON Smart Lock Series (D, A, E, F, T, V, L) Flagship smart lock product line offering fingerprint, password, IC card, mechanical key, remote authorization, 3D face recognition, palm vein, and smart cat eye unlock methods across multiple series and price tiers targeting mid-range to premium residential and commercial buyers.
• TENON Smart Door Series (天能·智能门) Integrated smart entry doors that combine an armored door panel with built-in smart lock technology in a single solution, replacing traditional entry doors plus separate smart locks. Includes H6/H6plus armored smart doors and M8/M11 series.
• D7 Series Smart Lock Full-featured smart lock with 3D face recognition as primary unlock method and comprehensive multi-unlock capabilities for residential and commercial applications.
• D11pro Smart Lock Premium smart lock featuring 3D face recognition, palm vein unlock, video call, and real-time anomaly alerts, targeting high-end residential buyers requiring advanced biometric authentication.
• A5 Series Smart Lock Feature-rich smart lock series combining face recognition, palm vein authentication, smart cat eye, and large-screen display for premium home entry.
• A6 Series Smart Lock Full-featured flagship smart lock with full-time video call, 3D face recognition, palm vein recognition, and AI-powered visitor detection capture.
• A9 Series Smart Lock Smart lock with 3D face recognition, smart cat eye, indoor large screen, and automatic AI-powered sensing and recognition of visitors.
• A7x Face Recognition Fingerprint Lock Face recognition fingerprint lock featuring 3D face recognition unlock for keyless home entry, targeting younger consumers upgrading entry systems.
• E3 Series Smart Lock Classic straight-panel smart lock with ultra-slim design, semiconductor fingerprint sensor, five unlock methods, dual-core dual-system security, and optional voice navigation with glass touchscreen on E3c variant.
• E18 Series Smart Lock Simple straight-panel fingerprint lock with straightforward one-touch fingerprint unlock designed for classic home installation.
• F8 Luxury Noble Smart Lock Premium classical sliding-cover smart lock designed for luxury villas, featuring hand-carved lotus/cloud/flame patterns, auto-closing sliding cover, and biometric one-touch unlock.
• T109 Luxury Door Heavy Smart Lock Classic sliding-cover smart lock positioned as the company's premium flagship model for high-end residences and villas.
• T92/T92pro Smart Door Lock Engineering-channel smart door lock with simplified design (T92) and full-featured premium variant (T92pro) offering 3D face recognition, palm vein, fingerprint, password, card, remote unlock, mechanical key, and smart cat eye.
• T94/T94pro Smart Door Lock Slim-profile smart door lock (T94) and full-featured variant with smart cat eye and full flagship features (T94pro) for residential buyers.
• T95/T95pro Smart Door Lock Smart door lock with aesthetic redesign and intelligent function upgrades; T95pro adds visual monitoring and full guard features for premium buyers.
• T10/T15/T69/T70/T75 Engineering Smart Door Locks Engineering-dedicated smart lock series providing entry-level to mid-range models for property developers and engineering projects, ranging from basic fingerprint + password + card + key to more advanced configurations.
• M8 Series Smart Door Integrated smart entry door product combining armored door panel and intelligent locking technology, awarded the 2024 Sunflower Awards Technology Innovation Award.
• M1 Smart Cat Eye Doorbell Camera Smart doorbell camera with remote monitoring capability that supports binding up to 5 user accounts for simultaneous push notifications on visitor and motion detection events.
• M2/M3 Smart Cat Eye Doorbell Cameras Smart doorbell cameras with indoor display, photo capture on doorbell press, TF card storage, infrared night vision, and optional SIM/WiFi connectivity. M3 includes 3x digital zoom and 30MP CMOS sensor.
• TENON Smart Clothes Drying Rack (天能晾衣机) Smart clothes drying rack product line under the TENON brand, featuring automated lifting, LED lighting, and remote control. Awarded 'Top 10 Smart Drying Rack Brands in China' and won the 2019 Sunflower Awards product quality gold award.
• L1 Indoor Fingerprint Lock Indoor fingerprint lock designed for bedroom and office doors, featuring fingerprint + password + authorization unlock, default open mode suitable for interior privacy doors, OLED display, and C-grade lock core.
• V9 Fingerprint Lock Flagship smart lock with ultra-thin alloy design, dual security system (internal + external), M-Link2.0 operating system with OLED display, 270-minute anti-technical-opening C-grade lock core, and 15-year service life.
• A2 Smart Lock Mid-range smart lock with built-in fingerprint sensor in handle for one-touch unlock, featuring dual-core dual-system architecture, Tesla coil (electromagnetic interference) protection, and M-Link2.0 OS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20万次无故障测试，远高于行业标准10万次
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 广交会（中国进出口商品交易会）minorOthers · 17 October 2025亚太天能携智能门新品亮相广交会，向新、向智、向全球展示品牌形象和产品实力
• 越秀地产coreStrategic or Co-development Partner与越秀地产建立战略合作关系，为其开发的房地产项目提供智能锁具配套
• 保利地产coreStrategic or Co-development Partner与保利地产建立战略合作关系，为其楼盘项目配套智能门锁产品
• 碧桂园coreStrategic or Co-development Partner与碧桂园建立战略合作关系，为其住宅项目提供智能锁解决方案
• 天猫coreStrategic or Co-development Partner2015年10月与天猫达成战略合作，V9指纹锁在天猫首发，借助天猫平台拓展线上渠道
• 万科物业coreStrategic or Co-development Partner为万科物业提供指纹锁产品，应用于其管理的住宅小区项目
• 雅居乐物业coreStrategic or Co-development Partner为雅居乐物业提供智能锁产品配套服务
• 佳兆业集团coreStrategic or Co-development Partner与佳兆业集团建立全国范围合作，为其开发项目提供智能锁产品
• 京东coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor与京东合作开设官方旗舰店，2025年荣获京东建材闪电新品奖·年度金奖
• 苏宁易购coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor与苏宁合作，在苏宁线下门店和线上平台同步销售，并开展以旧换新等营销活动
• 优酷/广东粤语体育minorGTM or Marketing Partner2019年与优酷及广东粤语体育达成战略合作，通过CBA季后赛直播展示品牌形象
• 慕思寝具/大自然地板minorGTM or Marketing Partner三大品牌联盟进行联合直播营销活动，为消费者提供优惠让利
• 奇团网minorGTM or Marketing Partner通过奇团网优选系列产品进行直播销售推广
• 拼多多minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2019年4月正式入驻拼多多开设官方旗舰店，开展拼团社交电商模式

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaadas (凯迪仕): One of China's largest direct smart lock competitors, offering fingerprint, face recognition, and video door lock products across similar price tiers and channels (real estate developers, distributors, e-commerce). Most directly comparable peer in product range and Chinese market positioning.
• DESSMANN (德施曼): German-heritage Chinese smart lock brand and a top-three player in China's smart lock market. Directly comparable product lineup (fingerprint, face recognition, palm vein), distribution through real estate developers and home improvement channels, and similar premium positioning.
• Lockin (鹿客): Chinese smart lock specialist focused on residential fingerprint and biometric locks with strong online DTC presence. Direct competitor in mid-range price segments with overlapping product portfolios.

Emerging players

• Xiaomi (Mi/Mijia Smart Locks): Chinese smart home platform offering smart locks bundled into the Mijia ecosystem at aggressive price points. Represents an emerging platform-locked competitor whose ecosystem bundling could disrupt standalone smart lock specialists like TENON.
• Huawei Smart Home (Smart Locks): HarmonyOS-anchored smart home platform with smart lock offerings that compete in the same Chinese consumer segment. Comparable through platform-level integration of access control into broader smart home solutions.
• Tuya Smart (Smart Lock ecosystem): IoT platform provider enabling smart lock brands with cloud connectivity and ecosystem integration. Competes through infrastructure and partnership-based offerings rather than own brand, but addresses the same end market.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in locks and access control with broad product portfolio across residential and commercial segments. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same access-control category, though with global rather than China-centric focus.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY brand): Premium heritage lock brand with smart lock product lines globally. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering residential connected locks with biometric and smart-home features at premium price points.
• Mul-T-Lock: High-security lock manufacturer with smart and mechanical locking solutions. Comparable as a traditional hardware incumbent that has expanded into connected/smart lock products competing with TENON in the security-conscious segment.

Regional players

• Skyworth (创维智能锁): Chinese consumer electronics brand with smart lock product line. Comparable as a regional (China-focused) player entering the smart lock category from adjacent electronics manufacturing, competing for similar distribution and real estate developer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aptenon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments2 records

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